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wrench

/ˈrɛnʧ/

US UK

noun

plural wrenches

[count] US :a tool consisting of a handle with one end designed to hold, twist, or turn an object (such as a bolt or nut)

an adjustable wrench - called also (Brit) spanner

[count] :a violent twisting or pulling movement - usually singular

He snapped the tree's thick root with a wrench of the shovel.

[singular] chiefly Brit :something unpleasant that happens and that causes you to feel emotional pain

It was a wrench to say goodbye to all my friends.

throw a wrench into the works

US informal :to damage or change (something) in a way that ruins it or prevents it from working properly

We were going to renew our lease, but the landlord threw a wrench into the works [=(Brit) threw a spanner into the works] by increasing the rent.

verb

wrenches; wrenched; wrenching

to twist and pull with a sudden violent motion [no obj]

I tried to wrench free from his grip. [+ obj]

I tried to wrench myself free from his grip. - often used figuratively

I have trouble wrenching myself away from a good book.

an emotionally wrenching experience [=a very sad/painful experience]

a heart-wrenching story [=a very sad story]

[+ obj] :to injure (a part of your body) by making a violent twisting motion

He wrenched his back when he tried to lift a heavy box.

I wrenched [=sprained] my knee while playing football.

[+ obj] :to take (something) by using force

She wrenched the toy from his grasp.

The statue was wrenched from its pedestal. - often used figuratively

He wrenched control of the company (away) from his uncle.